The Boston ska band takes over the House of Blues for three nights beginning on Friday. Get the party started early with The Mighty Might Bosstones. Michelle Wolf will take over The Wilbur to ring in the New Year. Have a laugh with the “Daily Show” alum on New Year’s Eve. The brewery is hosting a throwback bash featuring beer, pretzels, raffle prizes and more. Head back to the ’90s with Harpoon on New Year’s Eve. If you’re looking for things to do in Boston for New Year’s Eve that involve lots of partying and dancing, look no further than the Seaport’s hottest nightclub. DJ Costa will be on hand spinning the decks all night long. This year’s event will once again feature ice sculptures around the city, musical performances and, of course, the big fireworks display at midnight over Boston Harbor. Olympian Ashley Wagner will also take part in a special ice skating show at the Boston Common Frog Pond at 6 p.m. Out of all the things to do in Boston for New Year’s Eve, the annual First Night festivities are by far the biggest. 31, The Envoy Hotel, 70 Sleeper St., Boston, $500+, The special seating is only available to groups who make reservations for New Year’s Eve. Sip on cocktails while staying warm in a heated igloo. There aren’t many things to do in Boston for New Year’s that are held on a rooftop, but you can party all night long atop the Envoy Hotel. 31, 9 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, $20+, Dalton and the Sheriffs will ring in the New Year at the Paradise Rock Club. Rock out on New Year’s Eve with this fan-favorite Southie country band. 31, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, $750+, bhh.com Not only does the hotspot offer an awesome view of the fireworks, but the Boston Harbor Hotel will has two special packages available for a luxurious celebration, featuring champagne, dinner and more. Have a New Year’s Eve staycation with the Boston Harbor Hotel. Both Boston Chops locations will have a prix fixe menu available, just be sure to make a reservation. 31, Charle Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston, $59+, Įnjoy a three-course feast to ring in the New Year. 31, featuring musical performances, party hats and more. The Blue Man Group is celebrating with four shows on Dec. Out of all the things to do in Boston for New Year’s Eve, this one may be the most colorful. 31, 5 p.m, Better Sorts Social Club, 90 Tremont St., Boston, Cocktail options range from “Health,” featuring sobayu and vodka to “Luck,” featuring grapes and brandy. Better Sorts Social Club has a special menu for New Year’s Eve, including deviled eggs with king crab, bottarga and caviar and east coast oysters with prosecco granita and smoked salmon caviar. Party in style at this new addition to the Boston hotel bar. 31, 9 p.m., Beat Brew Hall, 13A Brattle St., Cambridge, $50+, Guests can expect tasty hors d’oeuvres, craft beer, music, a champagne toast and even a confetti-filled dancefloor. 31, ArtScience Culture Lab & Café, 650 E Kendall St., Cambridge, $89 per person (wine pairings $55), īeat Brew Hall and Jack’s Abby are teaming up for a New Year’s Eve dance party. A live stream of the New York City ball drop will also be on display in the main dinining room.
Stop by ArtScience for bites ranging from Maine sea urchin and French Ossetra caviar to escargot de bourgogne and Feuillantine of Lamb. Executive chef Benjamin Lacy and pastry chef Ryan Boya have put together a delicious five-course menu for New Year’s Eve.